Ironweed is a perennial wildflower in the Asteraceae family. Unlike other asters, ironweed flowers possess no showy ray florets (think daisy petals) and are comprised of only clusters of disc florets. Tall and bright purple, they certainly catch the eye. These disc florets are bundled into a compact flower head or "capitulum". The overall inflorescence can range from 6 to 16 inches in diameter. Depending on the species, the inflorescence can be densely held or loosely blowing in the breeze. They provide pollen and nectar late in the season or insects and is a host plant for the American painted lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis).

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